FIFA Monday meeting to determine Eagles’ World Cup fate
FIFA is set to rule on Monday on Nigeria’s petition against Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged use of ineligible players, a decision that could reshape Africa’s final World Cup qualification... Read moreAdesanya keen to prove GOAT status
Israel Adesanya says he wants to prove his status as the greatest of all time when he returns to the octagon against Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night 271 in Seattle on... Read moreDavis Cup: Ochei sparks Nigeria’s tennis revival
Nigeria has reclaimed its place in the prestigious Davis Cup World Group II under the leadership of Engineer Victor Ochei, President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, ending a nearly four-decade wait to... Read more56 grassroots clubs battle for Taiwo Afolabi Cup
No fewer than 56 grassroots football teams will compete for honours when the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi U-17 Football Tournament kicks off on Saturday (today) in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra... Read moreICYMI: CAF reaffirms Morocco as host of WAFCON 2026, rejects postponement talk
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Morocco remains the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es... Read morePHOTOS: Kenya’s Ezra Kering wins 2026 Lagos city marathon
Kenya’s Ezra Kipchumba Kering emerged victorious at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, completing the 42km race in 2:11:55. According to a statement by Access... Read moreChukwuemka prefers Austria to Nigeria
On-loan Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is reportedly making moves to switch his international allegiance to Austria ahead of the 2026 World Cup, potentially shutting the door on Nigeria, the country of his... Read moreEnekwechi throws season best, Okezie finishes second in Serbia
CHUKWUEBUKA Enekwechi produced a season-best performance of 21.28m to claim third place in the men’s shot put at the Belgrade Indoor Meeting in Serbia on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. His series also... Read moreOgazi wins SEC Runner of the Week
Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi has been named the Southeastern Conference Men’s Runner of the Week, marking the junior’s first conference weekly award of the season, the league office announced on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports... Read moreLookman has matched Osimhen’s impact – Peseiro
Former Nigeria coach José Peseiro believes Ademola Lookman has grown to rival Victor Osimhen’s influence with the Super Eagles and insists the forward has the qualities to become a central figure at... Read moreWest Ham plot Chukwueze summer hijack
Interest in on-loan AC Milan forward Samuel Chukwueze continues to rise in England, with West Ham United planning to rival his current club, Fulham, for his signature in the summer, PUNCH Sports Extra... Read moreTennis: Stakeholders dream big after Davis Cup promotion
Nigeria’s promotion to World Group II of the Davis Cup has sparked a renewed sense of ambition among administrators and players, as they aim to climb further in the world’s premier international... Read moreChelle on Marseille shortlist to replace De Zerbi
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has again emerged as a potential candidate for another coaching job, following multiple reports that French club Marseille are considering him to replace Roberto De Zerbi, PUNCH... Read moreEdo Sports Commission boss applauds Niger Delta Games facilities
At the end of a scheduled facilities tour of venues for the 2nd Niger Delta Games, Hon Desmond Enabulele, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission applauded the organisers, Dunamis-Icon... Read moreI could have fought Joshua for £100m — Ferdinand
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand says he could have battled British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua in a £100m boxing bout after retiring from football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former England centre-back looked... Read moreCAF begins stadium inspection ahead of AFCON 2027
The Confederation of African Football has sent a team of technical experts to the three co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations — Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya — to inspect... Read moreOutrage as World Cup 2026 tickets hit $143,000 on FIFA’s platform
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA’s official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have... Read moreFalcon stars gear up for WAFCON title defence
Barely a year after winning a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, the Super Falcons are set to return to Morocco next month to defend their crown. Ahead of... Read moreNigerian coach in search of viral local high jumper
Former Nigerian decathlete, jump specialist and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Lekan Soetan, has praised the talent of a promising high jumper identified as Quadri, whose video of a... Read moreIkpefan places 65th in Winter Olympics opener
Nigeria’s sole representative at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Samuel Ikpefan, finished 65th in the men’s sprint classic qualification on Tuesday, bringing his first event at the Games to a rapid... Read moreNSC gives 26 athletes N200m Commonwealth Games grants
The National Sports Commission has announced the disbursement of N200m in training grants to 26 Nigerian athletes as part of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, The PUNCH reports.... Read moreChelle committed to Eagles job – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed claims that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle could be lured away from the job by other African teams, The PUNCH reports.... Read moreNwaneri opens up on Nigerian roots
Marseille attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has spoken openly about his Nigerian heritage after a fresh loan move to the French club from Arsenal, reaffirming a strong personal connection to the country, PUNCH Sports... Read moreNSC eyes global standards, shooting facility upgrade
The National Sports Commission has moved to upgrade Nigeria’s national shooting range in Abuja to international standards, with the leadership of the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation describing the project as a... Read moreAruna chases sixth Africa Cup title in Benghazi
Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna has two more hurdles to cross in his bid to reclaim the ITTF Africa Cup, as he steps out for the last four against Algeria’s... Read moreSuper Bowl: Nigerians shine in Seahawks-Patriots clash
Nigerians and people of Nigerian descent were among the standout performers as the Seattle Seahawks emerged champions at the Super Bowl, capping a thrilling contest that also saw the New England... Read moreAjibade’s PSG suffer nine-point deduction
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has seen her PSG Women’s team’s nine-point deduction upheld, despite the club appealing the punishment handed down before last Christmas, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. PSG Women were... Read moreOndo State hosts Business Network golf tourney
The Smokin Hills Golf Resort, located within the vicinity of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, will host businessmen and professionals for the 2026 Business Network Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 21, The... Read moreRetaining WAFCON trophy difficult but possible – Nnadozie
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks on Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 challenge, Zambia rematch, title defence pressure and her African best awards, as the defending champions chase qualification globally again in this... Read moreNBF trials for C’wealth Games begin March 1
The Nigeria Boxing Federation will conduct a national open trial for the selection of boxers to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games from March 1 to 6 at the Brai... Read more